Title
Climate Action Strategy Renewal - Guiding Framework
Recommendation
[At the September 17, 2025 Environmental Services Committee meeting, the recommendation was amended with the addition of parts 2 to 4 and carried as follows:]
The Environmental Services Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
1. That the Capital Regional District Board endorse the updated Climate Action Strategy Guiding Framework: Proposed Vision, Principles, Goals and Targets for a Renewed Climate Action Strategy.
2. Within the strategy, that staff clarify:
i. The CRD’s jurisdiction as relates to greenhouse gas reductions;
ii. The support role played by the regional district in helping the region achieve its greenhouse gas objectives;
iii. The targets and progress of the 13 member municipalities and 3 electoral areas.
3. Amend Appendix B, under Guiding Principles, Lead, insert the words “increase resilience” after the words “greenhouse gas emissions”.
4. Amend Appendix B, under Goal Areas, Low Carbon Mobility, insert the words “zero emission transportation options” after the words “public transportation”.
(NWA)